Engagement in Mathematical Thinking and the Proficiency Level of Secondary Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Mae G. Flores
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Skills ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Pertinent Data ◽  
Correlation Design

Engagement in Mathematics refers to the strategies to learn mathematics and confidence in the ability to succeed and emotional feelings about mathematics. It plays a vital role in the acquisition of mathematical skills and knowledge by being attracted to their work, persistent despite challenges and obstacles, and they take visible delight in work accomplishments.The purpose of the study was to determine the level of mathematical thinking and proficiency of secondary students of Davao del Norte, Philippines. The other intent of this undertaking was to find out the engagement of the students in mathematical thinking and the achievement of the fourth-year high school students.  This study used the descriptive-correlation design. Pertinent data were gathered through the use of questionnaires in assessing the level of achievements of the 163 fourth-year students in Kapalong public secondary schools specifically Capungagan High School, Mabantao National High School and Sua-on National High School. This research employed statistical tools like Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), correlation, t – test and mean. The result revealed that the level of engagement of students in mathematical thinking was high that means that all the strategies are applied by the teachers in the class.Keywords— Mathematics Education, mathematical thinking, proficiency level, secondary students, descriptive-correlation design, Tagum City, Philippines

Tunisian High School Students and Digital Media Literacy: A Quantitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 002205742110259
Author(s):  
Tarak Dridi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Digital Media Literacy ◽  
The Impact

Digital media literacy has become an intrinsic component in shaping high school students’ knowledge acquisition and critical thoughts. Over the last two decades, internet and computers have been the implemented tools to reach such goals and promote the students’ learning. This article looks for the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Tunisian secondary school students by detecting their technical skills as well as their critical understanding. This quantitative study relies on a self-reporting approach and targets 150 Tunisian secondary students. It proves the necessary consideration of technological and social variables in helping sort out major digital handicaps related to secondary students and displays the interconnectedness between the different dimensions of digital media literacy. It also displays that Tunisian high school students cannot be referred to as digital-media literate people. The study contributes to the field of digital media literacy as it offers a solid empirical background to build on and indicates the necessity of integrating digital media literacy into the school-based initiatives.

scholarly journals CARASTERÍSTICAS DE LOS INTERESES VOCACIONALES EN ALUMNOS DE EDUCACIÓN SECUNDARIA EVALUADOS A TRAVÉS DEL EXPLORA

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 549
Author(s):  
José Manuel Martínez Vicente ◽  
Isabel María Ángeles Segura
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Current View ◽  
Vocational Counseling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Marked Preference ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
Las Mujeres ◽  
A Current

Abstract:The evaluation of vocational and professional interests is considered one of the important aspects in education secondary students for their future decision making. Thus, the objective of this study is to have a current view of how they are configured vocational and professional interests in secondary students in Spain. This Questionnaire for Vocational and Professional EXPLORE (Martinez-Vicente & Santamaría, 2013) to a sample of 3123 high school students and high school applied. The results obtained indicate that there are sex differences in the elections. While women marked preference for Social - Welfare - Artistic and Creative fields in the two men chosen fields are the Technical and Business -Owner - Persuasiavo. In the analysis of the indices of consistency and differentiation women are more consistent than men and differentiation is also higher for them.Keywords: Behavior vocational, vocational choice, vocational and professional interests, Vocational Counseling, Skills, Personality, Self-efficacy.Resumen:La evaluación de los intereses vocacionales y profesionales se considera uno de los aspectos importante en alumnos de educación Secundaria de cara a su futura toma de decisiones. Así pues, el objetivo del presente estudio es tener una visión actual de cómo están configurados los intereses vocacionales y profesionales en alumnos de educación secundaria en España. Para ello se aplicó el Cuestionario para la Orientación Vocacional y Profesional EXPLORA (Martínez-Vicente y Santamaría, 2013) a una muestra de 3123 alumnos de secundaria y Bachillerato. Los resultados obtenidos permiten concluir que existen diferencias de sexo en las elecciones. Mientras que las mujeres marcan preferencia por los campos Social-Asistencial y Artistico-Creativo, en los hombres los dos campos más elegidos son el Técnico-Manual y el Empresarial-Persuasivo. En los análisis de los índices de consistencia y diferenciación las mujeres son más consistentes que los hombres y la diferenciación también es mayor a favor de ellas.Palabras claves: Conducta vocacional, Elección vocacional, Intereses vocacionales y profesionales, Asesoramiento vocacional, Habilidades, Personalidad, Autoeficacia.

Applications: Analyzing Data Relating to the Challenger Disaster

1994 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 423-426
Author(s):  
Linda Tappin
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
High School ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Exponential Functions ◽  
School Students ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Using Data

Memories of the Challenger disaster that occurred on 28 January 1986 are still vivid in the minds of many high school students. Thus, using data relating to this event can promote student involvement. This article introduces students to statistics by illustrating its vital role in decision making. Students at various grade levels with varying backgrounds will find this activity motivating and stimulating. Little or no background is necessary to appreciate this application of statistics involving exponential functions, mathematical modeling, probability, and curve sketching.

Promoting Problem Solving across Geometry and Algebra by Using Technology

2005 ◽  
Vol 98 (9) ◽  
pp. 599-603
Author(s):  
A. Kursat Erbas ◽  
Sarah D. Ledford ◽  
Chandra Hawley Orrill ◽  
Drew Polly
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Teacher Support ◽  
Original Problem ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
School Students ◽  
And Algebra ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Mathematics Problem

Technology is a powerful tool in assisting students in problem solving by allowing for multiple representations. It is particularly effective when students are encouraged to explore a single mathematics problem with multiple technologies. Using technology allows students to be creative in their problem-solving techniques, look at data in a variety of ways, and see the viability of their answers, all of which may lead to a better understanding of mathematics. The vignette offered in this article provides insight into ways to solve open-ended problems by using multiple technologies. Although the series of events described is hypothetical, the original problem is familiar and the authors' collective experiences with such tasks and high school students indicates that the students are able to explore problems in ways that demonstrate and extend their mathematical thinking when they have appropriate teacher support.

scholarly journals Pengaruh pembelajaran pendekatan rigorous mathematical thinking (RMT) terhadap pemahaman konseptual matematis siswa SMP

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
Aan Hendrayana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Concepts

Pemahaman Konseptual Matematis (PKM)  memiliki peran penting karena dengan kemampuan ini siswa mudah dalam membangun hubungan untuk memahamai ide dan konsep baru. Kemampuan PKM ini dapat ditumbuh-kembangkan melalui pembelajaran di kelas. Untuk mencapai kecakapan tersebut, pembelajaran perlu memperhatikan keberagaman siswa karena pembelajaran yang mengakomodasi keberagaman menjadi lebih efektif, efesien, dan menarik. Keberagam tersebut dapat berupa Gender (G), Kemampuan Awal Matematika (KAM) dan Gaya Belajar Matematis (GBM) siswa. Salah satu pendekatan pembelajaran yang mengakomodir keberagaman ialah pembelajaran pendekatan Rigorous Mathematical Thinking (RMT). Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji kemampuan PKM siswa SMP yang memperoleh pembelajaran pendekatan RMT ditinjau dari : a). Gender, b). KAM siswa, dan c). GBM siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen pada siswa SMP di salah satu sekolah di Bandung. Salah satu hasil yang penting adalah dengan pembelajaran ini menjadikan siswa dengan KAM sedang dan rendah dapat mencapai kemampuan yang baik. The Effect of Rigorous Mathematical Thinking (RMT) Learning Approach On Students’ Understanding of Mathematical Concepts AbstractAn understanding of mathematical concepts (PKM) has an important role because with this ability students are easy in building relationships to understand new ideas and concepts. The ability of PKM can be grown-developed through learning in the classroom. To achieve these skills, learning needs to pay attention to the diversity of students because learning that accommodates diversity becomes more effective, efficient, and engaging. Such diversity can be Gender (G), An initial mathematical ability (KAM) and students’ mathematics learning styles (GBM). One approach to learning that accommodates diversity is the Rigorous Mathematical Thinking (RMT) learning approach. This article aims to examine the ability of junior high school students who have learned RMT approach in terms of: a). Gender, b). students’ KAM, and c). students’ GBM. This research is an experimental research on junior high school students in one school in Bandung. One important result is that this learning engages students with medium and low of KAM able to achieve good abilities.

scholarly journals Psychological mechanisms of development of mathematical research abilities’ components in schoolchildren

HUMANITARIUM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Hanna Kolinets
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Mathematical Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Mathematical Abilities ◽  
Mechanisms Of Development ◽  
Definition Of

The article deals with the problem of psychological mechanisms of development of students’ mathematical research abilities in the process of solving mathematical creative tasks. It is indicated on the growing role of mathematical knowledge in connection with the implementation of a new, broader approach to the social functions of the school. Therefore, the formation of creative, research thinking, high level of need for achievements of schoolchildren is, of course, an important task of modern education, in particular its intermediate level. In order to develop the flexibility of thinking, developed and proposed to students of the upper classes, three types of problems with gradually increasing complexity: analytical and synthetic problems, problems with different degrees of assistance, tasks of self-research orientation. The results of recent researches and publications on psychology of creative activity, specifics of the process of formation of mathematical abilities are analyzed. The definition of concepts of research abilities, research mathematical abilities is given. The relationship between research abilities and the development of the problem of creativity psychology has been established. It was created the methodology for the development of components of mathematical research abilities of pupils in the process of carrying out special classes, which was focused on the development of separate components of mathematical research abilities. It has been confirmed that specially organized training positively influenced the development of structural components of mathematical research abilities of senior pupils. It is indicated on certain differences in the definition of research abilities in psychological and pedagogical literature, in revealing the essence, structure of research abilities, which affects the absence of valid methods of their detection. This is precisely why we can explain the inadequate development of this problem in methodological, theoretical and practical plans. It is proved that the senior school age is the age of development of the pre-professional scientific orientation of the person, in particular research abilities. The research mathematical orientation of high school students is manifested in the ability to quickly and easily find original, non-standard ways of solving problems, to investigate problems for compatibility and sufficiency of data, to establish cause and effect patterns. It is confirmed that the role of the motivational-personal component of mathematical research abilities is increasing among the high school students, namely: the interest in mathematical thinking is increasing, the desire to learn new is growing, showing persistence, determination, commitment and so on.

scholarly journals A COMPARISON BETWEEN STAD-TYPE AND TPS-TYPE COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ GEOMETRY LEARNING

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Asri Ode Samura
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Mathematical Thinking ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Junior High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Test

This study aims to describe and compare the effectiveness of the application of STAD and TPS types in cooperative learning to the students. This study was a quasi-experiments research in which students were designed into a form of the experimental group (pre-test and post-test group designs), where the cooperative learning of STAD and TPS types will be applied in learning mathematics. The population in this study were junior high school students in Ternate, while samples were taken by 60 random students who had the same characteristics as the population. The result of the study shows that cooperative learning model of both STAD and TPS types are very effective to be applied on studying mathematics. However, between the STAD and TPS types of cooperative learning, the STAD types are more effective than TPS, seen from accomplishing standards of competence, mathematical communication skills, and mathematical thinking ability of Junior High School students.

scholarly journals Arts in Science: ‘Painting’ Health Allied Senior High School Students’ Meaningful Learning Engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-67
Author(s):  
Juland Salayo ◽  
Buen Euleen V. Lainez ◽  
Russel Dustin R. Dolendo ◽  
Jamie Marie Reynielle D. Agonoy ◽  
Rica Madeleine B. Bargo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The Impact

The education system acknowledges the relevance and impact of arts in exploring students' different skills and competencies.  However, most of the learners remain bias on the purpose and essence of art-based activities since most of the strands offered in senior high school are academically designed through the K-12 program, which guides and prepares incoming college students in choosing their career path.  Hence, this study attempted to determine the vital role of arts-based instructional approaches to enrich students' learning in one selected catholic Senior High school in Manila, Philippines.  Applying a qualitative approach through intensive interviews, 15 Health Allied students participated in this study.  Results revealed that arts are highly integrated with the delivery of the different lessons of the involved strand.  Moreover, arts proved that they have solid and influential roles in improving students' quality of learning.  Furthermore, the impact and relevance of arts as an instructional approach supports the learning process of health allied students. Thus, this research informs and guides the teachers and students on the importance and impact of art as an overlooked field in education that maximizes one's potentials.

scholarly journals A Unique Methodology For Implementing High School Capstone Experiences Through Teacher Professional Development

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Chin ◽  
Abe Zeid ◽  
Claire Duggan ◽  
Sagar Kamarthi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
High School Classroom

Innovators and abstract thinkers - students who question why are going to be the future of engineering, of science and cures for diseases. Rarely do students ask where and how innovation is created. Students, particularly post-secondary students have lost their curiosity and they have lost their ability to question. Why? Because the relationship between theory and application has been removed from our high schools. Although the term “STEM” is generally used, students do not appear to understand the importance of core STEM principles such as Newton’s 2nd law and therefore do not understand the influence these basic algorithms have in daily life. In recent decades, high school education has focused on quizzes and exams, state and national standardize testing and SATs. More emphasis is placed on performing well on these exams, focusing on memorization and test taking rather than on thorough comprehension. The question is, “how do you translate theory to application in the high school classroom?” Students’ knowledge and engagement are only as good as their teachers. Educators need to be given the proper tools, resources, and knowledge. CAPSULE, a capstone-based experience provides tools, resources, and knowledge to enhance the teaching and learning involvement. CAPSULE teaches and promotes inquiry, exploration and application rather than just theory. The methodology engages and educates hands-on learning, teamwork and multiple solutions through the engineering design process (EDP). The theory behind innovation is the motivation for CAPSULE – to teach and engage teachers using 3D modeling, EDP, and project-based learning to create a high school capstone experience. This paper presents a new approach of teaching STEM related courses to high school students. The methodology presented is on “training the trainer” to enable and empower teachers to master and utilize this new approach. 

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